Cusco: Pisac, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay Tour
ID: GYG791778-1266323
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the town of Pisac and its famous market on a guided tour. Visit the Taray Viewpoint and admire the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Explore the Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay ruins.
Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a full-day tour from Cusco. Visit the town of Písac, explore the local market, and see the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay.
Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Head to Písac, where you can walk along the picturesque streets, take in the local artisan stalls, and explore the famous market. Before leaving, take a guided tour of the Písac archaeological park, one of the important sites in the Sacred Valley.
On the way back to Cusco, stop off at the Taray Viewpoint to get some amazing views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Be amazed by the amount of terraces in the area. Next, take a tour of the ruins around Cusco. Visit Sacsayhuamán, a ceremonial fort of stone monuments.
Then, make your way to Q'enqo, a ritual site where sacrifices once took place. Explore Tambomachay, a temple dedicated to worshipping the God of Water. Lastly, enjoy a panoramic view of Puka-Pukará, an ancient tambo or guard post along the Inca roads.
Say your goodbyes at the hotels back in Cusco after a total of 6 hours together.
Highlights
- Explore the town of Pisac and its famous market on a guided tour
- Visit the Taray Viewpoint and admire the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Discover the Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay ruins
- Learn about the history of the Incas and the Spanish conquest
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Puka-Pukara, an ancient tambo
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking.
Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat to protect against the sun.
Camera is recommended for capturing the scenic views.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions.
Entrance fees to the archaeological sites are not included and must be paid separately.
all tours begin with pick-up at your respective hotel (please note that hotels must be within the historic center of Cusco, if it is far away, a meeting point will be designated by prior coordination).
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by car or minibus
- English–speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission tickets to the archaeological sites: S/ 70 (US$ 18.70) per person for foreigners, S/ 40 (US$ 10.70) per person for Peruvians.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
